Living in Swansea, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swansea · Census data 2020–2024
Swansea has 14,710 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $91,587 (10% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $223,600, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Swansea at a glance
- Population
- 14,710
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,587State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $223,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Swansea a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Swansea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swansea the median home value is $223,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,872 a month in housing costs.
Swansea median household income
The median household income in Swansea is $91,587 and the income per person is $45,341. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Swansea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,175
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.51
Swansea demographics
- Population
- 14,710
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 5,777
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swansea ›
Education in Swansea
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Swansea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swansea
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Swansea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 14,710 | $91,587 | $223,600 | $1,137 |
| Belleville | 41,370 | $63,535 | $141,300 | $1,019 |
| Fairview Heights | 16,745 | $80,930 | $177,700 | $1,174 |
| Shiloh | 14,572 | $99,573 | $274,000 | $1,187 |
| O'Fallon | 32,262 | $105,982 | $295,700 | $1,332 |
| Caseyville | 4,130 | $60,669 | $96,800 | $1,122 |
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
| Freeburg | 4,592 | $92,065 | $241,200 | $1,046 |
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What is the median household income in Swansea, IL?
The median household income in Swansea is $91,587, 10% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Swansea?
The median home value in Swansea is $223,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Swansea?
The median gross rent in Swansea is $1,137 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Swansea, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Swansea?
The median age in Swansea is 42.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Swansea?
The average commute to work in Swansea is 24 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swansea?
The unemployment rate in Swansea is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swansea?
42.5% of adults in Swansea have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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